CLUSTER CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

CLUSTER CONSTRUCTION MANAGER – GROUP REAL ESTATE, CLUSTER EUROPE NORTH, IKEA FASTIGHETER AB

WHY WE LOVE YOU?
You have a passion for developing the Real Estate business and a passion and expertise for sustainability in buildings?
You are a curious person that enjoys being part of a complex business, high pace environment and you have an urge to understand the content, the bigger context in which you operate you are committed to deliver to deadlines?
You have a passion for developing people and an organisation as well as bringing stability by organizing, structure and leadership? And at the same time, you are able to think out of the box to improve and find smarter ways of working. Finding solutions together with others is something you love doing. This paired with a preference to work proactively, keeping an overview and a long-term plan, as well as having a plan embracing the details.
You need to understand the Ingka stakeholder landscape and be able to navigate it. Since our business is performed in all our Nordic markets Finland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden you would benefit from international experience.
When you are doing business, you have the best for Ingka at heart, as well as that you truly are an ambassador for the IKEA culture and values.
To succeed as a Cluster Construction Manager, you need:
· extensive experience at management level from large-scale retail real estate development
· proven skills in developing people and provide support, coaching, training, and career direction to others
· an academic degree in engineering or equivalent working experience
· experience of different procurement and project delivery methods including contract development and negotiations, Ingka construction standards and investment procedures
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
In the position as Cluster Construction Manager, you will lead people and the Real Estate Construction Delivery business to deliver safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions according to the Real Estate scope in Ingka.
Amongst other tasks you will:
· Lead the Construction business in Cluster Europe North, deliver directions, collaborate with Group functions, support governance, guidelines, methods, tools, sustainability best practice and innovation to ensure delivery of safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions
· Lead and develop the team of Construction Project Managers and Engineers and encourage and secure collaborative work across the Nordic borders for Retail, Centres and CFF projects.
· Manage and develop the construction competence across the Nordics in cooperation with relevant stakeholders in Retail and Centers organised in total ten different business owner entities.
· Develop effective ways of supporting both Real Estate Development, Asset Management and Facility Management need of Construction support and competence.
· Secure and support that all construction projects are on budget and within the agreed timeline and establish frequent follow-up to manage the project well and learn for the future.
You will report to the Cluster Real Estate Manager and be part of the Europe North Real Estate Management team. This position is placed in Malmö, Sweden.
ABOUT THIS WORK AREA
As engaged, open minded and curious experts in all parts of the Real Estate business we take responsibility for the total business across the Ingka core businesses as a trustworthy, appreciated and wanted business partner. We secure new and maintain existing physical locations in order to meet the needs of the many people. We provide strategic insight based on our knowledge and understanding of the real estate portfolio in Ingka. We take the lead in delivering safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions – with Democratic design and life cycle cost on top of our mind. We actively maintain and secure that our properties are kept in relevant shape for the business.
QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT? LET'S CONNECT!
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process or other practicalities, please get in touch with Carl-Johan Petri carljohan.petri@ingka.ikea.com or alina.daina@ingka.ikea.com
Please send in your application, consisting of a CV and a cover letter in English as soon as possible. We are looking forward to getting to know you soon!